Central Park tournament guide
Dyer, Indiana · 900 Central Park Blvd, Dyer, IN 46311
Last verified 2026-10-22
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The Town of Dyer's park amenities list counts four ball fields at Central Park, and the town has resurfaced them, but no official source says what the infields or outfields are. (4 ball fields in a 75-acre town park that also has a dog park and shelter; the town resurfaced the original three fields and added a fourth (Town of Dyer Park Amenities; Inside INdiana Business).)
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Quick facts
- 4 ball fields in Dyer's 75-acre Central Park, a town park off Central Park Boulevard (Town of Dyer; Inside INdiana Business).
- The park also has a three-acre dog park and a shelter, and the town is building it out as a regional destination (Inside INdiana Business).
- Right on the Illinois line: about 3 minutes from the Munster hotels on Calumet Avenue and about 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
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Hotels near Central Park
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SpringHill Suites Chicago Southeast/Munster IN
9651 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN, 46321 · about 3 min / 1.6 mi to the main campus
The closest hotel to the fields, just north on Calumet Avenue. Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Parking included, Pool, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.
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Staybridge Suites Schererville by IHG
1758 Fountain Park Drive, Schererville, IN, 46375 · about 7 min / 3.2 mi to the main campus
Suites with kitchens are handy for a team weekend. Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.
Hampton Inn & Suites Schererville
1904 US Highway 41, Schererville, IN, 46375 · about 7 min / 3.6 mi to the main campus
On US-41 in Schererville's hotel and restaurant cluster. Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Places to eat near Central Park
Tony's Italian Deli
3360 Sheffield Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 · about 8 min drive (3.5 mi)
A Dyer Italian-style delicatessen serving deli sandwiches, paninis, salads and desserts, with catering if you want to feed the team in one go (Tony's Italian Deli).
Official pageCoffee: The Daily Grind Coffee and Ice Cream Shop
10221 Calumet Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 · about 16 min drive (6.7 mi)
A locally owned Dyer shop with hand-crafted coffee, fruit and tea drinks, baked goods and ice cream, so it covers both the morning coffee run and the post-game treat (Northwest Indiana Business Magazine).
Official pageThings to do between games
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 SR-49, Porter, IN 46304 · about 43 min drive (30.7 mi)
The big outing between games: 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and more than 50 miles of trails through the dunes. Start at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on State Road 49, and check the official site for current conditions (National Park Service).
Official pagePacking notes
- The park is wide open, so bring a canopy or other shade and plenty of water for the bleachers.
- Northwest Indiana weather off Lake Michigan can turn quickly; pack layers and rain gear along with sunscreen.
Sources
- Inside INdiana Business: Redevelopment Aims to Transform Dyer's Central Park
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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